The University of Portland Women's Track and Field team placed second on the All-Academic Team Honors list for the 2015-16 NCAA Division I Track & Field season, adding another accolade to an already historic year. The Scholar and All-Academic teams were announced last Thursday by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).
"I'm really proud of this team for their commitment to academics," said head coach Ian Solof. "It's something we emphasize as part of our program, but it's up to the athletes to do the actual work. To have the secondhighest GPA in the nation is amazing, but to do it with a bunch of people in majors like engineering, nursing, and biology is truly an accomplishment.